Separating The Steering Shaft

Fig 1: Identifying Screw For Joint Between Steering Gear And Steering Shaft

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Remove the ignition key.

Remove the screw from the joint between the steering gear and the steering shaft.

Fig 2: Identifying Length Of Track Rod In Relation To Steering Gear Housing

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On one side, measure the length of the track rod in relation to the steering gear housing. Note the measurement.

Press up the joint from the steering gear.